Marketing and communications professional with 10+ years’ experience across arts, entertainment, charity, and cultural sectors. Based in London and working internationally, supporting brands and creatives through PR, marketing, social media, and audience engagement.

TIYAH DACOSTA

Marketing and communications professional with 10+ years’ experience across arts, entertainment, charity, and cultural sectors. Based in London and working internationally, supporting brands and creatives through PR, marketing, social media, and audience engagement.

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Marketing and communications professional with 10+ years’ experience across arts, entertainment, charity, and cultural sectors. Based in London and working internationally, supporting brands and creatives through PR, marketing, social media, and audience engagement.

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Work Experience

Social Media and Administration Manager at Be Seen Net / Blindsight Physiotherapy
January 1, 2025 - January 1, 2026
Responsible for establishing and developing brand presence, building processes, managing operations, and supporting business growth. Works closely with the founder to strengthen both brands and turn ideas into sustainable business growth.
Social Media and Administration Manager at BeSeen Net / Blind sight Physiotherapy, London
January 1, 2025 - January 1, 2026
Responsible for establishing brand presence, developing processes, managing operations, and supporting business growth. Worked closely with the founder to strengthen both brands, improve systems, and help turn ideas into sustainable business growth.
Senior Engagement Officer (Re-engage) at Re-engage
January 1, 2024 - Present
Leads outreach, awareness, and relationship building across the capital. Main London point of contact, working with volunteers, community groups, organisations, and partners to grow engagement and expand reach. Develops partnerships, supports events, delivers engagement initiatives, and creates targeted communications to strengthen community connections and awareness.
Founder and Director at 1711 Studios
January 1, 2024 - January 1, 2026
Founder and Director of a creative marketing agency specialising in entertainment, TV, film, performing arts, and cultural campaigns. Leads client strategy, branding, digital marketing, audience engagement, and creative delivery from concept through execution.
Senior Engagement Officer (Re-engage) at Re-engage, London
January 1, 2024 - Present
Led outreach, awareness, and relationship building across London. Acted as the main point of contact, working with volunteers, community groups, organisations, and partners to grow engagement and expand reach. Developed partnerships, supported events, delivered engagement initiatives, and created targeted communications to strengthen community connections and increase awareness of Re-engage’s work.
Founder and Director at 1711 Studio(s), London
January 1, 2024 - January 1, 2026
Founded and directed a creative marketing agency specialising in entertainment, TV, film, performing arts, and cultural campaigns. Led client strategy, branding, digital marketing, audience engagement, and creative delivery from concept through execution.
Head of Public Relations at Identity Agency Group
January 1, 2022 - January 1, 2024
Develops and delivers PR strategies to strengthen brand reputation, increase visibility, and support wider business goals. Leads media relations, managing relationships with journalists, influencers, and industry stakeholders, including press campaigns, events, and communications. Monitors coverage and audience sentiment to measure impact and refine PR activity.
Head of Marketing at Identity School of Acting
January 1, 2022 - January 1, 2024
Develops and leads overall marketing strategy, aligning campaigns with business goals and strengthening brand presence across channels. Oversees multi-channel campaigns, audience growth, and performance insights to optimise marketing activity. Leads and supports the marketing team while collaborating with leadership and external partners to drive business development.
Head of Public Relations at Identity Agency Group, London - Los Angeles
January 1, 2022 - January 1, 2024
Developed and delivered PR strategies to strengthen brand reputation, increase visibility, and support wider business goals. Led media relations, managed relationships with journalists, influencers, and industry stakeholders, and oversaw press campaigns, events, and communications. Monitored coverage and audience sentiment to measure impact and refine PR activity.
Head of Marketing at Identity School of Acting, London - Los Angeles
January 1, 2022 - January 1, 2024
Developed and led overall marketing strategy, aligning campaigns with business goals and strengthening brand presence across all channels. Oversaw multi-channel campaigns, audience growth, and performance insights to optimise marketing activity. Led and supported the marketing team, collaborating with leadership and external partners to drive business development.
Marketing and Design Officer at Central London Healthcare
January 1, 2019 - January 1, 2021
Marketing and Design Officer at Central London Healthcare, London
January 1, 2019 - January 1, 2021
Head of Influencer Marketing at Butterflies Boutique
January 1, 2018 - January 1, 2020
Head of Influencer Marketing at Butterflies Boutique, Essex
January 1, 2018 - January 1, 2020
Creative Assistant at Buddha Bar
January 1, 2017 - January 1, 2018
Creative Assistant at Buddha Bar, London
January 1, 2017 - January 1, 2018
Public Relations Intern at RKTR, London
January 1, 2016 - January 1, 2017

Education

BA (Hons) Journalism and Media at University of Hertfordshire, Hatfield
January 1, 2017 - January 1, 2020
BFI Young Film Academy at British Film Institute (BFI), London
January 1, 2016 - January 1, 2017
Illustration and Stop Motion Animation at Goldsmiths University, London
January 1, 2015 - January 1, 2016
BA (Hons) Journalism and Media at University of Hertfordshire
January 1, 2017 - January 1, 2020
Practical filmmaking course (BFI Young Film Academy) at British Film Institute (BFI), London
January 1, 2016 - January 1, 2017
Illustration and stop motion animation specialist course at Goldsmiths University of London
January 1, 2015 - January 1, 2016

Qualifications

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Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Non-Profit Organization, Education, Professional Services